History
Coatbridge College meets the needs of the people who live in North Lanarkshire, particularly Coatbridge and Airdrie. With over 145 years of history, Coatbridge College is Scotland's first College and has over 250 members of staff and more than 7,000 students.The 1970’s witnessed a move away from the traditional heavy industries. Rising to this challenge Coatbridge College changed its focus from traditional industry courses to commerce. In 1984 work began on extending the original College building to create computing suites, hairdressing and beauty salons, a spacious refectory, a theatre and sports facilities.
In 1991, ‘Scotland’s First College’ entered its second century in a community that has seen vast changes in its structure and industries since the College’s doors were first opened. As in the past, Coatbridge College will continue to fulfil whatever demands the industry and the community place upon it.
